Nigerian disc jockey and philanthropist Florence Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, is ecstatic about her recent baptism ceremony and has declared 2024 her favorite year. She shared beautiful photos from her baptism reception on social media, thanking her family for creating wonderful memories with her. Last week, DJ Cuppy took this step as part of her commitment to deepening her faith and starting a new chapter in her spiritual journey,…

Allegations Against Andrew Wynne: The Briton, Andrew Wynne, is accused of sponsoring the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria and faces charges including treason. He is alleged to have orchestrated these activities through his operations in Nigeria. Police Action: The Nigeria Police Force has declared Wynne wanted on Monday second of September 2024, along with his alleged accomplice Lucky Obiyan, placing a bounty of N20 million on them. They accuse him of…

In July, corps members and prospective participants of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were excited by President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the new minimum wage legislation. Nigerian graduates from universities, polytechnics, and other institutions aged 30 and under are legally mandated to complete a one-year NYSC program. The signing of the minimum wage bill resulted from extensive negotiations between government officials, labour unions, and private sector representatives. Previously, corps…

Billionaire Femi Otedola has highlighted the transformative impact of starting petroleum production at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. On Tuesday, Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, announced the official production of petrol at the facility, which has a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, during a press conference. He proudly stated that the quality of the Dangote Refinery’s Premium Motor Spirit will match that of the United States and…

Kano, Nigeria — Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has issued a public appeal to the Nigerian government for assistance in resolving the escalating Fulani crisis. He has offered his expertise and influence to facilitate a permanent resolution to the long-standing herders-farmers conflict. Speaking at his palace on Tuesday, while receiving the leadership of Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria, a prominent Fulani organization, Emir Sanusi expressed deep concern…

Ado Ekiti, Nigeria – Aare Afe Babalola, the esteemed Chancellor of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), has openly criticized the Federal Government’s recent enforcement of an age limit for students seeking to take WAEC and NECO examinations, as well as university admissions. This policy mandates that students must be at least 18 years old to sit for these examinations and to be eligible for university entry. During a press conference held…

Lagos, Nigeria—In a move that has stirred significant debate, the Nigerian government has recently instituted a policy mandating that students must be at least 18 years old to sit for the national exams, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO). This decision, aimed at standardizing educational oversight and ensuring a consistent academic trajectory for students across the nation, has raised questions about its impact…

In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers in Southern California, findings suggest that regular egg consumption could be linked to a slower rate of cognitive decline in women. The study, drawing on data from the Rancho Bernardo Study, followed a group of middle and upper-middle-class adults to explore the impacts of dietary choices on brain health over time. The research, focusing on a cohort of 890 participants, evaluated cognitive performance…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced new age requirements for students wishing to sit for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. Candidates under the age of 18 will no longer be eligible to participate in these secondary school leaving examinations.The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed the directive recently on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ program. The move aims to standardize the…

ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has initiated a significant reshuffle within Nigeria’s intelligence sector by appointing new leaders for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). This was announced on Monday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President. Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed steps in as the new Director-General of the NIA, bringing extensive experience from international diplomacy and intelligence. Concurrently, Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi has…

In a recent event that has caught the public eye and stirred considerable debate, Seyi Tinubu, son of the Nigerian President, was seen seated in a section typically reserved for cabinet members during the swearing-in of Justice Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria on August 22, 2022. This incident has triggered widespread dissatisfaction among Nigerians, prompting discussions about the appropriateness of his presence in such a significant governmental…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reassured the global community that the current spread of Mpox, particularly the new and more dangerous strain emerging from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, remains under control. Despite these assurances, rising concerns persist as the virus has begun spreading to other African countries and potentially beyond. Monkeypox outbreaks are currently reported in several regions, affecting both adults and children alike. Monkeypox is transmitted…